How to: Paper Mache

Ever Wondered How To Make a Pinata?

It's actually really simple.

 Materials:

Flour

Water

Balloon

String

Old Newspaper

(optional) Personal Decorations/ Paint

Balloon Preparation;

-Inflate the balloon

-Hang your balloon up on a string (avoid the drip of balloon by laying down plastic) 

Paper Mache;

-Combine flour and water to create a watery/pasty mixture

-Dip strips of the newspaper into mixture

-Apply one layer to the balloon -- let dry

-Keep applying layers until a hardened shell AND/OR desired thickness

Reminder:  Make sure strips are smooth around balloon!

 Decorations;

-Personalize your pinata by decorating it with paint or anything you want! (Let dry)

PINATA;

-Pop balloon!

-Hang by string for the occasion

You can create any type of Paper Mache by constructing a cardboard base before you add the layers of strips. For example: A Letter Decoration for a Kids' Room.

This was made by a 4th grader... But you get the point.
It's a fun, creative, crafty, and not to mention AFFORDABLE at home project!